Monday, July 7, 2025

Play Like An All Star

The Mid Summer Classic is almost upon us once again. On July 15th, the best of the best in the game of baseball will gather at Truist Park in Atlanta. League pride is on the line as the AL and NL will send their best out on the field for the 95th All Star Game.

The AL has won 11 of the last 12 games. They had a ten game win streak snapped back in 2023, but went right back to their winning ways last season. The AL has 48 wins and score 388 runs during the game, while the NL has won 44 times and score 380 runs.

Here's what the All Stars look like for this season.

National League:
Starters:
Catcher:
Will Smith Dodgers (3rd)
1st Base: Freddie Freeman Dodgers (9th)
2nd Base: Ketel Marte Diamondbacks (3rd)
3rd Base: Manny Machado Padres (7th)
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor Mets (5th)
Outfielders: Ronald Acuña Jr. Braves (5th), Pete Crow-Armstrong Cubs (1st), Kyle Tucker Cubs (4th)
Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (5th)

Reserves
Catcher: Hunter Goodman Rockies (1st)
1st Base: Pete Alonso Mets (5th), Matt Olson Braves (3rd)
2nd Base: Brendan Donovan Cardinals (1st)
3rd Base: Eugenio Suárez Diamondbacks (2nd)
Shortstop: Elly De La Cruz Reds (2nd)
Outfield: Corbin Carroll Diamondbacks (2nd), Kyle Stowers Marlins (1st), Fernando Tatís Jr. Padres (3rd), James Wood Nationals (1st)
Designated Hitter: Kyle Schwarber Phillies (3rd)

Pitchers:
Jason Adam Padres (1at), Matthew Boyd Cubs (1st), Edwin Díaz Mets (3rd), MacKenzie Gore Nationals (1st), Clayton Kershaw Dodgers (11th), Freddy Peralta Brewers (2nd), Robbie Ray Giants (2nd), Randy Rodríguez Giants (1st), Chris Sale Braves (9th), Paul Skenes Pirates (2nd), Logan Webb Giants (2nd), Zack Wheeler Phillies (3rd), Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dodgers (1st)

American League:
Starters:
Catcher:
Cal Raleigh Mariners (1st)
1st Base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Blue Jays (5th)
2nd Base: Gleyber Torres Tigers (3rd)
3rd Base: José Ramírez Guardians (7th)
Shortstop: Jacob Wilson Athletics (1st)
Outfield: Javier Báez Tigers (3rd), Riley Greene Tigers (2nd), Aaron Judge Yankees (7th)
Designated Hitter: Ryan O'Hearn Orioles (1st)

Reserves:
Catcher: Alejandro Kirk Blue Jays (2nd)
1st Base: Jonathan Aranda Rays (1st)
2nd Base: Brandon Lowe Rays (2nd)
3rd Base: Alex Bregman Red Sox (3rd), Jazz Chisholm Jr. Yankees (2nd)
Shortstop: Jeremy Peña Astros (1st), Bobby Witt Jr. Royals (2nd)
Outfield: Byron Buxton Twins (2nd), Steven Kwan Guardians (2nd), Julio Rodríguez Mariners (3rd) 
Designated Hitter: Brent Rooker Athletics (2nd)

Pitchers:
Hunter Brown Astros (1st), Kris Bubic Royals (1st), Aroldis Chapman Red Sox (8th), Garrett Crochet Red Sox (2nd), Jacob deGrom Rangers (5th), Max Fried Yankees (3rd), Josh Hader Astros (6th), Yusei Kikuchi Angels (2nd), Andrés Muñoz Mariners (2nd), Tarik Skubal Tigers (2nd), Shane Smith White Sox (1st), Bryan Woo Mariners (1st)

So what do you think? Any snubs?